Super Red Koi Angelfish / Pterophyllum scalare

Common Name: Super Red Koi Angelfish Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare Other Names: Super Red Koi Angel, Koi Angelfish   The Super Red Koi Angelfish is a selectively bred variant of Pterophyllum scalare, developed for its intense red-orange coloration over a silvery-white base with variable black marbling. Its long, graceful fins and laterally compressed body give it the elegant triangular profile that angelfish are known for. This variety is particularly striking due to its vivid red coverage, often concentrated on the head and upper body. Like all angelfish, it is intelligent, interactive, and well-suited to planted or semi-planted community aquariums.   Habitat and Distribution: While the natural form of Pterophyllum scalare originates from the Amazon River Basin, including slow-moving tributaries and floodplains in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, the Super Red Koi variety is a man-made strain selectively bred in captivity. Wild angelfish inhabit warm, soft, acidic waters densely po